Manufacturing Engineering Manager (NPI)

Own and lead end-to-end manufacturing execution for NPI, ensuring deliverables, risks, and milestones are met on schedule; accountable for on-time readiness to program deadlines

Lead a small dedicated manufacturing engineering team, including mentoring a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to deliver parallel workstreams across programs

Drive manufacturing technical readiness across builds: process development, documentation, optimization, validation, and handoff to sustaining/operations

Provide technical leadership and prioritization across projects, balancing hands-on execution with delegation, coaching, and daily coordination to maintain velocity and quality

Tactically manage factory teams and partners on design and qualification of fixtures and equipment; apply data-driven methodologies to determine how to leverage automation for as many processes as possible versus manual assembly

Execute DFX and apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies throughout development and production; influence design decisions to improve yield, reliability, manufacturability, scaleability, and cost

Ensure processes meet product specification requirements and are verified via robust process control and qualification plans

Define and conduct DOEs, FA, and structured problem solving (DMAIC, 8D, etc.) to prevent or resolve manufacturing challenges, identify root cause, and implement corrective/preventive actions

Drive cross-functional work on rapid development cycles while continuously evaluating options for optimal form, fit, and function

Provide clear program-level communication: project status, risk/issue tracking, build readiness, and escalation aligned to leadership expectations

Coordinate parallel path/contingency efforts for high-risk milestones and supplier readiness gaps

Partner closely with CM/JDM and internal stakeholders to align schedule, capacity, test coverage, and quality targets

Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time